The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pleasant River Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Pleasant River Lake
Pleasant River Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 870 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8 miles. Its surface is about 320 ft above sea level. Cherryfield lies about 16 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 320 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Maine, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:26 am · sunset 4:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pleasant River Lake
- Cherryfieldabout 16 mi south
- Addisonabout 18 mi southeast
- Franklinabout 21 mi southwest
- Milbridgeabout 21 mi south
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Questions about Pleasant River Lake
What fish are in Pleasant River Lake?
Lakes like Pleasant River Lake usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pleasant River Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Pleasant River Lake?
About 870 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pleasant River Lake?
Cherryfield is about 16 miles south; Addison is about 18 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Pleasant River Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pleasant River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
